National Mall and Memorial Parks
Designation:
Location: District of Columbia
📘 Park Overview
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices heard.
🌤 Weather Information
Washington, DC has all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees. Can get into the 100s. Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)
🚗 Directions
National Mall and Memorial Parks preserves more than one thousand acres of federal parkland in Washington, DC, including: the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, DC War Memorial, and East and West Potomac Parks; Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site.
Images
Honoring our Nation
Credit: NPS Photo
From Founding Father to Presidents Park
Credit: NPS Photo
From Founding Father to Capitol
Credit: NPS Photo
Looking East from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with Washington Monument and US Capitol in view
Credit: NPS/RMendoza
A 2 mile stretch view of the National Mall from Lincoln Memorial to US Capitol
Credit: Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, May 27
Patchy rain nearby
High: 86.2°F | Low: 68°F
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 8.5 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 7.2
Sunrise: 05:46 AM
Sunset: 08:23 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (90%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 71.8°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, May 28
Patchy rain nearby
High: 79.3°F | Low: 60.3°F
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 13 mph
Rain Chance: 86%
UV Index: 8.3
Sunrise: 05:46 AM
Sunset: 08:24 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 63.4°F
Cloud Cover: 86%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, May 29
Sunny
High: 78.5°F | Low: 51°F
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 7.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 8.3
Sunrise: 05:45 AM
Sunset: 08:25 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 56.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 27 at 1:15PM EDT until May 27 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: May 27, 2026 1:15pm
Expires: May 27, 2026 9:00pm
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
247 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND
CALVERT CHARLES
ST. MARYS
IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
ALBEMARLE
CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG
GREENE KING GEORGE
NELSON ORANGE
SPOTSYLVANIA
IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
STAFFORD
IN WESTERN VIRGINIA
AUGUSTA
CITY OF HARRISONBURG
CITY OF STAUNTON
CITY OF WAYNESBORO
HIGHLAND ROCKINGHAM
IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY
IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA
PENDLETON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALSOP, ARKENDALE, BRANDYWINE,
BROKENBURG, BROOKFIELD, BROOMES ISLAND, BURR HILL, CALIFORNIA,
CALLAWAY, CHARLOTTESVILLE, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, CHRISTIAN,
CHURCHVILLE, CLOVER CREEK, COVE POINT, DAHLGREN, DAMERON,
DRUM POINT, DUNKIRK, EVERONA, FALMOUTH, FRANKLIN, FREDERICKSBURG,
GARRISONVILLE, GATEWOOD, GLENDIE, GREENFIELD, HARRISONBURG,
HIGHTOWN, LAHORE, LEXINGTON PARK, LIBERTY, LINVILLE, LONG BEACH,
MADISON RUN, MASSAPONAX, MCDOWELL, MILL GAP, MONTEBELLO,
MONTEREY, MOUNT HARMONY, MUSTOE, NASONS, OAK FLAT, ORANGE,
OVERTON, PARTLOW, PINEY POINT, POST OAK, RIDGE, RIVERTON,
ROLLINS FORK, RUDDLE, SHADY GROVE, SHILOH, SOTTERLEY,
SPOTSYLVANIA COURT, SPOTTSWOOD, ST. CHARLES, STAUNTON,
STUARTS DRAFT, SUGAR GROVE, UNIONVILLE, WALDORF, WAYNESBORO,
AND WIDEWATER.
Park Alerts
Park Events
World War II Memorial- Look for the Ranger
Explore the history and art of the World War II Memorial with a ranger.
Location: Meet in front of the World War II Kiosk.
Date: Apr 13, 2024 12:00am to Apr 13, 2024 12:00am
Paid Event
Korean War Veterans Memorial:: Meet at Korean War Veterans Memorial Kiosk
Explore the history and art of the Korean War Veterans Memorial with a ranger.
Location: Meet in front of the Korean War Memorial Kiosk.
Date: Apr 13, 2024 12:00am to Apr 13, 2024 12:00am
Paid Event
Lincoln Memorial
Explore the history and art of the Lincoln Memorial with a ranger.
Location: Meet in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the plaza at the base of the stairs.
Date: Apr 13, 2024 12:00am to Apr 13, 2024 12:00am
Paid Event
Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial
Explore the history and art of the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial with a ranger.
Location: Meet at the Martin Luther King Memorial.
Date: Apr 13, 2024 12:00am to Apr 13, 2024 12:00am
Paid Event
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Explore the history and art of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial with a ranger.
Location: Meet at the bookstore in the memorial.
Date: Apr 13, 2024 12:00am to Apr 13, 2024 12:00am
Paid Event
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Explore the history and art of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial with a ranger.
Location: Meet at the base of the stairs to the chamber where the statue of Jefferson is located.
Date: Apr 13, 2024 12:00am to Apr 13, 2024 12:00am
Paid Event
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Meet at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Kiosk
Explore the history and art of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial with a ranger.
Location: Meet in front of the Korean War Memorial Kiosk.
Date: Apr 13, 2024 12:00am to Apr 13, 2024 12:00am
Paid Event
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: Experiencing His Presidency
Join a ranger at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial for a fun and informative tour of the largest presidential memorial. Learn about the 32nd president's unique four terms as he led the United States through two of the biggest battles the nation had ever faced, the Great Depression and World War II.
Location: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (main entrance)
Date: Jan 6, 2026 12:00am to Jan 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Thomas Jefferson and the Peale Family: Sparking Science and Exploration
President Thomas Jefferson, a scientist as well as a statesman, worked closely with Charles Willson Peale, the leading portrait painter of the Founding Fathers, to advance early American science. As members of the American Philosophical Society, they hosted Alexander von Humboldt, helped uncover mastodon skeletons in New York, and supported major expeditions including Lewis and Clark.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Memorial (meet the ranger in the basement exhibit area)
Date: Jan 8, 2026 12:00am to Jan 8, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
This Day in History: Plough Monday
A thousand years ago, Plough Monday was a festive village occasion marking the start of the agricultural year. In honor of the farmers who provide our food, we remember the agrarian roots of our Presidents.
Location: Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (meet the ranger inside the park store)
Date: Jan 12, 2026 12:00am to Jan 12, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Washington Monument (NOT FOR MAIL- LOCATION ONLY)
2 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20024
🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
📞 Voice Phone: 202-426-6841
✉️ Email: national_mall@nps.gov